NDLEA arrests 146 suspects, seizes 982.8kg drugs in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 146 suspects and seized 982.8 kilogrammes of illicit drugs within the last four months. The state’s Commander, Alhaji Mustapha Muhammad Gidado, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists on the command’s achievements since he assumed office four months ago. Gidado said […]
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The Sokoto State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 146 suspects and seized 982.8 kilogrammes of illicit drugs within the last four months.
The state’s Commander, Alhaji Mustapha Muhammad Gidado, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists on the command’s achievements since he assumed office four months ago.
Gidado said 13 of the suspects, among them a 72-year-old man, had been convicted, while 18 others were awaiting trial.
He added that the command rehabilitated 18 drug-dependent individuals and successfully reintegrated them with their families.
Gidado attributed the successes recorded to the support of the Sokoto State Government, collaboration with other security agencies and timely intelligence provided by members of the public.